Australian Open Day 6: 3rd Round

Australian Open 2027: Day 6 – the third round begins

On 22 January 2027, the third round gets underway at Melbourne Park – only 64 players remain in the singles main draw. The second tournament weekend, and a place in the Round of 16, is now within reach.

Taming Melbourne's summer heat: the Extreme Heat Policy

Late January can turn seriously hot at Melbourne Park – the Australian Open counters this with its own Extreme Heat Policy and a Heat Stress Scale that combines temperature, humidity and solar radiation into a single reading. When needed, play is paused or the roofs on the three retractable arenas are closed – a Grand Slam first that keeps conditions fair for players.

Ground Pass: the last chance for the full all-access experience

The third round is one of the last days on which a Ground Pass still lets you follow several matches across different courts at once, before the schedule increasingly concentrates on the main arenas in the days that follow.

Melbourne beyond the court: Federation Square & the arts precinct

In the heart of the city, Federation Square and its neighbouring museums, including the National Gallery of Victoria and the Ian Potter Centre, offer a cultural change of pace – spanning contemporary and classic Australian art.

Travel to Melbourne with Event Breaks

For anyone wanting to experience Day 6 of the Australian Open in person, Event Breaks offers travel packages including tickets and hotel accommodation in Melbourne.

• Watch the third round begin with just 64 players left standing.
• Make the most of the Ground Pass while it still grants access to several courts at once.
• Combine your tournament visit with a trip to Federation Square and Melbourne's art museums.

Book your travel package with Event Breaks today and be there for Day 6 of the Australian Open.